Peninsula Prep Sports

Athletes take painkillers before games to stay competitive, please coaches
Thursday, September 29, 2022, 7:43 pm | Campanile, Palo Alto High School
With professional athlete alumni like Davante Adams, Joc Pederson and Jeremy Lin, Paly stu dent athletes can have a lot to live up to. And as these athletes push themselves, some say they turn to painkillers to lift their game to the next level and help them chase their aspirations. However, these illegally bought painkillers can actually aggravate injuries and even lead to addiction.  Athletic Director Jennifer Crane said she thinks athletes might take these painkillers because they love competing... Read More >>

Creatine boosts athletic performance
Thursday, September 29, 2022, 10:58 am | Campanile, Palo Alto High School
Although creatine is a naturally occurring protein in human muscles, many student athletes take creatine supplements to aid their athletic performance and increase strength.  Sports Medicine and Physical Education teacher Stacey Kofman said these kinds of supplements may be unnecessary, though,  because people can get creatine through a diet rich in animal products, but this can present problems for those who don’t eat meat on a regular basis. “Creatine is found in seafood and red meat so for vegetarians and... Read More >>

Field Hockey Loses to St. Ignatius 3-0
Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 11:23 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School
Paly varsity field hockey lost to St. Ignatius on Wednesday with a final score of 3-0. The girls fought their hearts out but unfortunately were defeated by the Wildcats in the end.   The outcome of this match, however, is in no way a testament to the work this team has put in outside of... Read More >>

Paly girls golf narrowly defeat Saratoga
Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 8:36 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School
The Paly girls golf team narrowly defeated Saratoga 237-244. The conditions they played in at their home course went against them, making it harder to score lower. “My shots were a lot shorter because of the wind,” Junior Angelina Chen said. Despite the advantage they usually had become a disadvantage, they still pulled the victory... Read More >>